How To Fix RSO_RES_QMSGS161 - Component &1 does not exist in active version. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_RES_QMSGS - Messages directly related to Query Designer.

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Component &1 does not exist in active version. &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO_RES_QMSGS161 - Component &1 does not exist in active version. &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSO_RES_QMSGS161 indicates that a component (usually a query or a data source) specified in the request does not exist in the active version of the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with queries in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or when dealing with data sources in SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Version: The component (e.g., query, InfoProvider, or data source) may exist in the system but is not active. This can happen if it has been changed and not yet activated.
  Deletion: The component may have been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the component was transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated in the target system.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the version of the component being referenced and the version that is currently active.
  
  Solution:
  
  Activate the Component: If the component exists but is inactive, you can activate it. Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSRT for queries) and activate the query or InfoProvider.
  Check for Deletion: Verify if the component has been deleted. If it has, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if possible.
  Transport Check: If the component was transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that the component is active in the target system.
  Version Management: Check the version management of the component. Ensure that you are referencing the correct version that is active.
  Rebuild the Query: If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the query or data source to ensure that all components are correctly linked and active.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSRT (for query execution), RSA1 (for data modeling), and RSD1 (for InfoProvider maintenance) to manage and troubleshoot components.
  Logs and Traces: Check the system logs and traces for additional information about the error. This can provide insights into what might be causing the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for details on managing queries and InfoProviders in SAP BW/BI.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.